but even without the fiscal cliff deal, here is what people's tax rates would look like if there was no deal. you will see the income levels to the left, the current tax bill owed and if the fiscal cliff hits you can see the increase there. the difference is pretty substantial. even down to the $250,000. separate from all this, in health reform we are seeing 20 new taxes coming january 1. we are also seeing 70 different tax breaks expiring today. congress has a lot of work to do. getting back to the alternative minimum tax. california, new jersey will be hit the hardest. rick: the story that caught our attention. new calls to throw out u.s. constitution. just toss it out the window. we'll explain and debate that coming up next. arthel: if you can make it here you can make it anywhere. thousands brave the cold big apple for tonight's big ball drop. we'll bring you the latest from the ground at the new year's eve celebration that's viewed around the globe. [♪] >> i have to say ever since i took office, throughout the campaign and over the past several months. my preference would have